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Bandolin
15-stringed musical instrument in Ecuador / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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This article is about the Ecuadorean instrument. For other instruments, see Bandolin (Trinidad), Bandolim, and Bandoline.
The bandolin is a 15-stringed musical instrument in Ecuador. It is used as a rhythm and melody instrument in the Andean region of Ecuador during festivals where dancing and music are involved.[1] It has a flat back and 15 strings in triple courses.
Quick Facts String instrument, Classification ...
![]() An Ecuadorian bandolin | |
String instrument | |
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Classification | Composite chordophone |
Hornbostel–Sachs classification | 321.322 (necked box lute) |
Developed | Ecuador |
Related instruments | |
Bandola, Bandurria, Laúd, Mandolin, Mandola |
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